Supreme Court of India · 2025-04-22
Aejaz Ahmad Sheikh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Aejaz Ahmad Sheikh
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Author
- Abhay S. Oka
- Bench
- Pankaj Mithal, Abhay S Oka
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of the acquittal of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the gruesome death of his wife and daughters due to burn injuries. The case involved allegations of abuse and violence by the accused, leading to a tragic incident. The Court analyzed the evidence and the High Court's judgment, ultimately affirming the acquittal, emphasizing the importance of establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment underscores the need for concrete evidence in murder cases and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.